Nick the Greek

By Harry Mark Petrakis

Book Overview

In 1919 Nick Dandolos arrived in Chicago from Greece, pursuing the American dream. Instead, tempted into a high-stakes game of cards, he is driven to humiliation and defeat. From these depths he begins his painstaking mastery of the skills of gambling under the tutelage of the crafty old gambler, Nestor, who says, "If God wished to learn to gamble, he would come to me." Wreaking vengeance on the powerful gangsters who had beaten him, Nick begins a meteoric ascent that carries him through no-limit games with kings and tycoons, and, finally, gains for himself legendary status as Nick the Greek.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385049099
• ISBN13: 9780385049092
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: Doubleday
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The Making of the Legendary Nick the Greek!!!

One of the best historical novels ever written. Thankfully, it's now back in print. You'll see the early adventures of how Nick became who he was and a legend in the 20th Century gambling world. A must read!!!